Best 13 Mexicali Chicken Recipes

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Mexicali chicken is a flavorful and versatile dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. With its origins in the vibrant city of Mexicali, Mexico, this culinary masterpiece combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the zesty kick of grilling. Whether you prefer your chicken grilled, roasted, or pan-fried, this article will provide you with the essential tips and tricks to create a mouthwatering Mexicali chicken dish that will transport you to the heart of Mexico. From selecting the right ingredients to mastering the art of grilling, we'll guide you through every step of the cooking process, ensuring that you create a truly unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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This was an "accidental" recipe because I had to come up with something quick for dinner--my family absolutely flipped over it! This yummy, cheesy, gooey, Mexican-inspired chicken casserole is warm and comforting and perfect served with rice. You and your family will love it... try it and let me know what you think!

Provided by Mo

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL® Original), drained
½ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine soup, diced tomatoes with chiles, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Add chicken and 1/2 of the cheese. Just before baking in the oven, add crushed tortilla chips and combine evenly. Put in a baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 1036.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEXICALI CHICKEN



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. Cilantro may be added to the salsa, if desired. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium tomato, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 to 2 teaspoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
4 bacon strips, halved
4 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
1 medium lime, cut into four wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapenos, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICALI CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Tbsp. Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
4 (5 Oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
lime or lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle with half of the Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Arrange in a baking dish.
  • 2. Bake 15 minutes. Turn chicken pieces over and sprinkle with remaining Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend. Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until cooked through.
  • 3. Serve with lime or lemon wedges if desired.

MEXICALI CHICKEN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexicali Chicken Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sean and Janel

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (I use both)
1 1/2 cups milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento, drained

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in 3 qt casserole or dutch oven.
  • In large bowl combine all dry ingredients and then add milk, margarine and eggs.
  • Stir in onion, chilies and pimento.
  • Pour over chicken mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 50-60 minutes.

CROCK POT MEXICALI CHICKEN



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A good chicken Crock Pot recipe is essential in a recipe box and this is one of the easiest. Six ingredients and you have a delicious shredded chicken that can be used for tacos, served over rice, or just eat it alone (it's that hearty). The chicken just falls apart after being slow cooked. It reminds us of chicken tortilla soup....

Provided by Barbara Perkins

Categories     Chicken

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3-4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
cumin (optional)
1 can(s) whole kernel corn (15 oz)
1 can(s) black beans (15 oz)
1 jar(s) thick & chunky salsa (16 oz)
1 pkg shredded cheese (8 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Spray the Crock Pot with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 2. Put in the chicken breasts.
  • 3. Sprinkle with cumin (if desired).
  • 4. Drain the corn and black beans. Add to Crock Pot.
  • 5. Add the salsa to the Crock Pot.
  • 6. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours until chicken is tender.
  • 7. Top with cheese and cook for about 20 minutes longer until the cheese is melted.

LOADED MEXICALI CHICKEN



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Subscribed to one of those recipe card subscriptions when we first got married--back in 1978. This recipe has been a family favorite for years now. We whip up a batch of long-grain brown rice and use the sauce from the chicken for a "gravy" (Mexican rice!). Leftovers are even BETTER than the first-runs!

Provided by Debber

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 meal, 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 pieces chicken (drums & thighs)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups long grain brown rice
4 cups water
2 cups salsa or 2 cups picante sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic powder (or several cloves minced)
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
1 tablespoon parsley
2 teaspoons basil
2 teaspoons oregano
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)

Steps:

  • In a hot pan, melt butter and oil; immediately brown chicken on all sides (about 15 minutes total).
  • Put rice and water into a covered large casserole pan--microwave for about 45 minutes until soft and plump--check your owner's manual. My microwave has "rice" cycle.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix sauce ingredients--EXCEPT cheese.
  • Place chicken in a 13x9-inch pan or a casserole dish, pour sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with cheese; cover lightly with foil.
  • Bake chicken for 35-40 minutes; remove foil, continue baking for 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice and use chicken sauce for a gravy.

MEXICALI CHICKEN (SLOW COOKER)



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Very easy, yummy, and inexpensive. Found this in the, "Simple 1-2-3 Cookbook." If you want to make the sauce thicker, you can blend 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until smooth and stir into cooking liquid when the ketchup, cumin, and salt is added. Hope you guys enjoy this one!

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 8h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium green bell peppers (cut into thin strips)
1 large onion (quartered and thinly sliced)
4 chicken thighs
4 chicken drumsticks
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (Chipotle or Picante)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Put sliced peppers and onions in slow cooker and top with chicken.
  • Sprinkle chili powder and oregano over chicken and add salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and place in a serving bowl to keep warm.
  • Stir ketchup cumin, and salt into mixture in slow cooker. Cook, uncovered, on High 15 minutes or until hot.
  • Pour mixture over top of noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.5, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 138.1, Sodium 1526.5, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 13.8, Protein 34.1

MEXICALI CHICKEN FOR TWO



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This recipe has been a family favorite for many years. It's great served with Spanish rice and refried beans. You can cilantro to the salsa, if you like. -Avanell Hewitt, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium taco seasoning
2 bacon strips, halved
2 slices reduced-fat provolone cheese
2 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Chill until serving., Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning; set aside. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain., If grilling the chicken, using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Top with bacon and cheese; cook 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa; squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts :

MEXICALI CHICKEN & RICE SKILLET



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Categories     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

One 6 oz. package Farmhouse® Chicken Rice
3/4 lb. sliced, boneless, skinless chicken
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 Tablespoon butter or margarine
1-1/4 cups water
One 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
One 4.5 oz. can diced green chilies
2 teaspoons chili seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1-1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken and onion in butter or margarine. Add water, tomatoes, corn, chilies, chili seasoning, rice and contents of seasoning packet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook 20 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Stir in sour cream and 2 Tablespoons cilantro. Top with cheese, cover and let stand 5 minutes. Before serving, top with remaining 2 Tablespoons cilantro.

MEXICALI CHICKEN BURGERS



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Make and share this Mexicali Chicken Burgers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Audrey M

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground chicken or 1 lb turkey
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup guacamole
1/4 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Mix ground chicken with taco seasoning mix and form four hamburge patties (about 3/4 inch thick).
  • Grill each side for 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run dry.
  • Last two minutes of cooking, add cheese to melt.
  • Place burgers on toasted buns topped with guacamole and salsa.
  • Enjoy.

MEXICALI CHICKEN SKILLET



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This is a recipe that I found on ChefMD. A quick & easy stove top chicken recipe. I served this with oven roasted potatoes and asparagus.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs chicken thighs, skinless, bone-in (about 8 thighs)
1 1/2 cups salsa (use your favorite salsa)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
lime wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Rub mixture over meaty sides of chicken.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Coat with cooking spray.
  • Add chicken to skillet, seasoned side down.
  • Cook 5 minutes or until beginning to brown.
  • Add salsa to skillet.
  • Turn chicken over and cover skillet.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Transfer to serving plates and garnish with green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.

CHICKEN MEXICALI-SLOW COOKER



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From the time my grandmother brought back tacos from Sandiago back in the 60's to this day anything southwestern spells delicious to me. I created this for my family to enjoy the complexity of flavors from south of the border. It is also easy easy easy! And almost fat free if you skip the cheese! Enjoy!

Provided by Deb Lund

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 boneless chicken breasts
1 can(s) tomato soup
1 box spanish rice with seasoning (i use goya)
1 c frozen corn
1 can(s) white beans
1 can(s) green chiles
1 jar(s) salsa
2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning
3 c water (the amount you need for the rice plus one cup)
2 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Into a large crock pot put the canned tomato soup and water, stir well to combine.
  • 2. Mix in the salsa, taco mix, rice and corn. Stir well to combine.
  • 3. Add chicken breasts and push down to cover with liquid.
  • 4. Spread the beans over the top and depress slightly with the back of a spoon so they are also covered.
  • 5. If the chicken breasts are frozen cook 4 hours on high then 2 on low. If you have a probe stick it into one of the chicken breasts and cook until 165. If the chicken breasts are defrosted cook on high 4 hours or low 6 hours but never on warm.
  • 6. When done spread Cheese over the top replace lid and wait 10 minutes until cheese has melted.
  • 7. If you want low cal,low fat skip the cheese and top with fresh diced tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
  • 8. Serve with Avacado slices and fresh salsa on the side and a tall bottle of Corona.

MEXICALI CHICKEN



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This recipe came to me when I was living in Spain with my two daughters and my then-husband. Our officers' wives' club put together a cookbook, and this particular recipe was one of my family's favorites. Jean Petersen, who is now deceased, is the wonderful lady who submitted this recipe for the cookbook, and I now pass it along...

Provided by Jelean Dokos

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c cooked, cubed chicken
1 small onion, minced
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 c sour cream (i use ranch dressing)
1/2 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1/2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
8-10 corn tortillas, quartered
2 c shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • 1. In a 4-cup glass mesure, microwave onion and garlic on high for 3-4 minutes. Add chicken, soup and sour cream (or ranch dressing) to onion/garlic mixture and thoroughly combine. Set aside.
  • 2. Combine tomatoes, chili powder, cumin and oregano in a 4-cup glass measure. Microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until sauce is bubbly, stirring once halfway through cooking time.
  • 3. In a 9/13" glass baking dish, layer 4-5 tortillas. Top with half the chicken mixture, tomato sauce mixture and cheese. Repeat with another layer tortillas and remaining chicken mixture, sauce and cheese. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, microwave on high for 5 minutes. Microwave on medium, 50% power for 10 minutes. Then cover with aluminum foil and allow to stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Select flavorful cuts of chicken, such as bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs. The bones and skin add extra flavor and juiciness to the dish.
  • Use a combination of spices and herbs to create a vibrant flavor profile. Some common Mexican spices include chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and oregano.
  • Marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This will allow the flavors to penetrate the chicken and create a more flavorful dish.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat to prevent it from drying out. If you are using a grill, sear the chicken over high heat for a few minutes per side to create a nice crust, then reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the chicken with a variety of sides, such as rice, beans, tortillas, salsa, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Mexicali chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of flavorful spices and herbs creates a vibrant flavor profile that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are grilling, baking, or frying the chicken, there is a Mexicali chicken recipe that is perfect for you. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give Mexicali chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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